Welcome!

We're glad you are here. This is the place to ask for bag advice, help other people out, post reviews, and share photos and videos.

TOM BIHN Forums Statistics

Collapse

Topics: 15,182   Posts: 196,640   Members: 7,108   Active Members: 219
Welcome to our newest member, ULEPATHOME.

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Test Packing for Copenhagen - So Excited

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    Test Packing for Copenhagen - So Excited

    Going to try my 9-day trip to Copenhagen in my S25 plus a small purse, because...

    My trip now includes a flight to Riga and a bus to Tallinn. I'm lucky to have adventurous cousins in Vilnius meeting me for that portion. It's going to be jam-packed but fun, and since the tickets were such an impulse purchase to begin with, I don't feel too bad about giving Copenhagen less than the full 9 days.

    Anyway, I tested the list below in my S25, and it rang it at 11lbs (so 5kg or so?). It will end up being a little heavier because I forgot to weigh a few small items like my glasses and contacts. My purse is about the size of a PCSB, and should come in around 2lbs when packed up (wallet, passport, phone/charger, Kindle, ear buds, and a couple other necessities).

    On the plane I'll be wearing dark jeans, with a grey T, olive cashmere sweater, a cute scarf and motorcycle boots, plus compression socks which I just discovered, and don't know how I did trans-Atlantic flights without. I'm bringing/wearing a trench with a hood, and gloves/toque in the pockets. There should be enough room left over in the main compartment of the S25 to stash the outerwear.

    Clothing
    • Grey long-sleeve top
    • Sweater (camel)
    • Uniqlo ultra-fine merino cardi (wine)
    • Jeggings (black)
    • Bra x1
    • Bathing suit
    • T-shirt black – also PJs
    • Base-layer bottom grey – also PJs
    • Underwear x3
    • Socks x1
    • Cami x2


    Essentials kit
    • Shopping bag
    • Sewing kit
    • Sleep mask & ear plugs
    • Duct tape
    • Paracord
    • Zip ties, gear ties, ‘biner
    • Tissues
    • Mini microfiber towel
    • Spork
    • Corkscrew


    Other
    • Small fouta towel
    • Gallon ziploc
    • Folding hanger
    • Toiletry kit (in EC specter tube + 1L ziploc)
    • Makeup kit (in Cubelet)
    • Light sneakers
    • Turtl pillow
    • Vapur H2O bottle
    • A30 packing cube
    • SS#1 x2
    • Small travel tray


    Electronics
    • USB cables
    • External battery pack
    • FitBit charger
    • Head lamp
    "I'm more of a creative problem solver with good taste and a soft spot for logistical nightmares.” ― Maria Semple, Where'd You Go, Bernadette

    #2
    Originally posted by kathryn View Post
    dark jeans, with a grey T, olive cashmere sweater, a cute scarf and motorcycle boots, plus compression socks... trench with a hood, and gloves/toque in the pockets.

    Clothing
    • Grey long-sleeve top
    • Sweater (camel)
    • Uniqlo ultra-fine merino cardi (wine)
    • Jeggings (black)
    • Bra x1
    • Bathing suit
    • T-shirt black – also PJs
    • Base-layer bottom grey – also PJs
    • Underwear x3
    • Socks x1
    • Cami x2

    That is inspiringly minimal for 9 days! Makes me want to revisit my lists...

    Comment


      #3
      Originally posted by Lia View Post
      That is inspiringly minimal for 9 days! Makes me want to revisit my lists...
      It's a little out of my comfort zone, honestly, but I got inspiration from this list/site.
      "I'm more of a creative problem solver with good taste and a soft spot for logistical nightmares.” ― Maria Semple, Where'd You Go, Bernadette

      Comment


        #4
        Another thumbs up for your packing list - eerily close to the one I'm using for a quick trip to Seattle & Boise next week!

        Comment


          #5
          Amazing list for 9 days. Only the one pair of shoes (boots)? You’ll have to post some pictures!
          Synik 22, Truck, Luminary 12 with a MCB Freudian Slip, Daylight Backpack, EDC HLT2, Side Effect or Side Effect, zippered Large and Small Shopbags, Co-Pilot, Travel Tray, Snake Charmer

          Comment


            #6
            Originally posted by Traveltech View Post
            Amazing list for 9 days. Only the one pair of shoes (boots)? You’ll have to post some pictures!
            I'll have two: wearing one, packing one. I'm too afraid to go w/ just one pair.
            "I'm more of a creative problem solver with good taste and a soft spot for logistical nightmares.” ― Maria Semple, Where'd You Go, Bernadette

            Comment


              #7
              I’ve always wanted to see Vilnius, and not just because I’ve probably watched The Hunt For Red October 600 times. Lol.

              Copenhagen is awesome. Tallinn is awesome. Riga is totally on my bucket list so I want to hear all about.

              Comment


                #8
                Great destinations! I've only been to Copenhagen and I loved it! And I'm really impressed by your minimalist approach. Being a rather maximalist traveller always prepared for all kinds of eventualities I would certainly take my A45 (if not more) and the S25 as my purse! Enjoy your trip!
                ...spread joy in your neighbourhood (and not Corona!)
                current bags: Smart Alec, Guide's Pack, Guide's Edition S25, Luminary 15, Daylight Backpack, Aeronaut 45, Tri-Star, Road Buddy 36, Daylight Briefcase, Small Yeoman Duffel, bits and pieces

                Comment


                  #9
                  Originally posted by kathryn View Post
                  It's a little out of my comfort zone, honestly, but I got inspiration from this list/site.
                  Great capsule! Travel Fashion Girl is a great resource.
                  Navy/Wasabi S25, Sitka Mini OP,
                  Nordic/Iberian SE, Nordic PCSB, Navy Medium Clear OP, Iberian 8" Key Strap, Ultraviolet 8" Key Strap,
                  Black/NWS SK, Ultraviolet Large OP, Fjord Small TT, Verde Small Double OP, Island Origami Swan, Island 3D OP , Island SSC , Nordic/NWS LCB, Multi Color Clear OW

                  Comment


                    #10
                    Originally posted by kathryn View Post
                    I'll have two: wearing one, packing one. I'm too afraid to go w/ just one pair.
                    Ditto. I take three pairs for any trip longer than 36 hours: a spare walking/working shoe AND comfy sandals for the hotel/house/pool/spa. Totally worth it for the comfort.

                    Comment


                      #11
                      Would love to see a flat lay picture of the clothing you’ve chosen! It’s so intriguing to imagine you’ll be able to mix and match everything.
                      Synik 22, Truck, Luminary 12 with a MCB Freudian Slip, Daylight Backpack, EDC HLT2, Side Effect or Side Effect, zippered Large and Small Shopbags, Co-Pilot, Travel Tray, Snake Charmer

                      Comment


                        #12
                        Originally posted by Traveltech View Post
                        Would love to see a flat lay picture of the clothing you’ve chosen! It’s so intriguing to imagine you’ll be able to mix and match everything.
                        as soon as I clear the dog fur off the duvet, I will try to oblige! [emoji23]

                        Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk
                        "I'm more of a creative problem solver with good taste and a soft spot for logistical nightmares.” ― Maria Semple, Where'd You Go, Bernadette

                        Comment


                          #13
                          here you go!

                          Left hand side is the jeans, T, sweater, scarf and boots I'll be wearing on the plane.

                          The rest will be packed... didn't include socks and undies, as I don't think that's relevant LOL.

                          P.S. The lighting in my bedroom is terrible, so I'll say the sweater I'll be wearing is a dark olive and the one next to it is nowhere near as orangey as it looks--much more a true camel brown.

                          P.P.S. Just realized everything but the scarf, shoes, and long sleeved top is Uniqlo. [emoji848]




                          Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk
                          Last edited by kathryn; 02-09-2019, 04:03 PM.
                          "I'm more of a creative problem solver with good taste and a soft spot for logistical nightmares.” ― Maria Semple, Where'd You Go, Bernadette

                          Comment


                            #14
                            Greetings Kathryn,
                            As a one bag traveler myself, I am seriously admiring your clothing choices. The mix and match possibilities are lovely. Well done!!! elisa

                            Comment


                              #15
                              Great colors for mix and match! You’ve inspired me
                              Synik 22, Truck, Luminary 12 with a MCB Freudian Slip, Daylight Backpack, EDC HLT2, Side Effect or Side Effect, zippered Large and Small Shopbags, Co-Pilot, Travel Tray, Snake Charmer

                              Comment

                              Working...
                              X
                              😀
                              🥰
                              🤢
                              😎
                              😡
                              👍
                              👎